threading
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A cosmetic hair-removal technique in which a doubled, twisted strand of cotton thread is rolled over the skin to pluck unwanted hairs at the follicle level.
"She booked an appointment at the salon for eyebrow threading before the wedding."
The helical ridge or groove cut into a screw, bolt, nut, or pipe to allow parts to be fastened together, or the mechanical process of cutting such grooves.
"The plumber inspected the brass fitting to ensure the internal threading was not stripped."
The act or process of passing a thread, strand, or film through the eye of a needle, a series of beads, or the sprockets of a machine.
"Proper threading of the sewing machine is essential to prevent the bobbin from jamming."
In computing, a programming model that allows multiple sequences of instructions to execute concurrently within a single process, or the organization of related digital messages into a continuous conversation.
"The email client's automatic threading feature groups all replies under the original subject line."
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